Family Advocate

United Inner City Services•Kansas City, KS

30d

About The Position

EarlystART is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Family Advocate to join their team. The role of the Family Advocate is to develop partnerships that provide support and empowerment with families of the community. An essential role of the Family Advocate is to identify needs and locate supportive services necessary for the attainment of self-sufficiency. The Family Advocate is responsible for the recruitment, enrollment, and retention of all children.

Requirements

Ability to work and communicate with people from various multi-cultural backgrounds and socio-economic levels.
Sensitivity to the needs, abilities, beliefs, and attitudes of individuals within and outside the Agency, including but not limited to customers and co-workers.
Ability to gain knowledge of Head Start Performance Standards and Head Start Policies and Procedures.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries.
Ability to maintain a valid driver’s license and maintain access to a licensed/insured vehicle.
May require excessive sitting, walking, bending, stretching and sitting
Exposure to childhood illnesses and diseases
Ability to lift and carry 45 lbs. on a regular basis
Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Health Sciences, Child Development, Family Studies, or a related field is required.
Experience working in a licensed early childhood center.

Nice To Haves

Fluent in Spanish and English, verbal and written preferred

Responsibilities

Recruit families into the program
Complete enrollment applications accurately and in a timely manner
Complete family needs assessment and goals at the time of application and develop an action plan or referrals, as necessary
Maintain a waiting list for participants
Explain program services and procedures
Schedule health screenings with community partners
Track health needs to ensure they are done in compliance with state regulations
Follow-up on health referrals
Enter all data from enrollment application
Enter all family interactions
Enter daily attendance
Enter all health information
Update applications for re-enrollees each program year
Maintain children’s files
Prepare reports for attendance, PIR, In-Kind, and all monthly activities
Schedule parent involvement activities
Make referrals to community resources
Respond to parent complaints and suggestions
Assist with the Parent Committee
Assess family needs and help families develop action plans with established goals
Assist families with the Family Needs Assessment and the Family Partnership Agreement
Schedule and conduct home visits
Performs all other related duties, as assigned
Maintain a flexible schedule that frequently involves evening and weekend activities
Adhere to Missouri Child care Licensing Regulations
Assist with Parent Engagement and Education